Whistleblowing & Freedom to Speak Up Policy

What's inside

This policy is fully drafted and structured, ready to brand and complete for your service. It covers:

• 1. Purpose
• 2. Scope
• 3. What can be raised (qualifying disclosures)
• 4. How to raise a concern
• 5. Protection from detriment
• 6. How concerns are handled
• 7. Culture and assurance
• 8. Roles and responsibilities
• Related documents
• Appendix A - What happens after you raise a concern
• Appendix B - External contacts
• Version control and review

CQC fundamental standard

Legislation & standards it maps to

• Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998; Employment Rights Act 1996 and Employment Rights Act 2025
• Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 (Reg 17, 20) - in particular Regulation 17 (Good governance)
• CQC Fundamental Standards (Well-led); Equality Act 2010

Who it applies to

All workers, including staff, bank, agency, contractors and volunteers

How it works

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2. Download your editable Word file from the link we email you straight away.
3. Complete the placeholders for your service, then have it approved before use.
4. Add the optional updates subscription and we keep it current as guidance changes.